Dealing with the Dilemma of an Overgrown Plant: To Prune or Replace? Overgrown plant, old Texas sage (Leucophyllum frutescens ‘Green Cloud’) The Challenge of Aging Plants in the Landscape You have undoubtedly seen old, overgrown plants filled with mostly leafless branches that rarely flower anymore. Or, perhaps it is an aged succulent that has brown […]
Pumpkins play a large part in our fall holiday celebrations. I remember trips to the pumpkin patch when my kids were younger and watching them choose just the ‘right’ pumpkin for our family. A few weeks later, pumpkins take center stage on Halloween as their artfully carved faces add a festive element to costumed trick-or-treaters. […]
I’m about to show you my messy container plants, which have been sadly ignored for the past few months. Overgrown Container Plants Shocking isn’t it? I’m embarrassed to show this to you, but I’m the first to admit that I’m not a perfect gardener. Sometimes, life gets in the way of garden maintenance tasks, and […]
Arizona Road Trip: Sweet potato vine trail underneath a planting of lantana and ‘Victoria Blue’ salvia. I’ve spent a busy week on the road traveling back and forth throughout the central and northern parts of Arizona. While my road trips were for pleasure, there were some work elements involved, viewing the newest trends of high […]
Do you grow herbs? I do. Herbs are easy to grow and thrive in arid climates and shrug off the heat. I’m the first to admit that I don’t like messing around with fussy plants and so herbs fit right in with my gardening style. Toward the end of summer, my garden is overflowing with […]
Have you ever visited a garden filled with more than just trees and plants? Different types of garden art can add welcome interest to outdoor spaces along with a touch of whimsy. It’s the unexpected element of encountering an unusual planter, wall hanging, or recycled items throughout the garden that can add a touch of […]
Harry Potter garden Have you ever visited a garden taken from the pages of a book? I recently had the rather unusual experience of reliving one of my favorite book series while walking through a truly unique garden. Over the past couple of posts, I’ve been sharing the adventures of my latest garden travels which […]
This blog post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission (at no additional cost to you). Thanks for your support in this way.* I enjoy traveling around the country, exploring gardens. Throughout my travels, I am constantly amazed at the unexpected gardens that I stumble upon. […]
I enjoy traveling – especially when I get to explore new places. Last month, I journeyed to Buffalo New York where I toured gardens, attended a writer’s workshop, and best of all, spent time with one of my favorite people. Why Buffalo you may ask? Well, it turns out that this industrial city has beautiful […]
Disclosure: This post is paid for by the folks at Lava Soap. The opinions expressed, are my own. Are you afraid to get your hands dirty when you garden? I’m not. In fact, I seldom wear gardening gloves when I’m working in the soil. Oh, gloves are useful when using pruners, raking, or dealing with […]
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